Wendy Hinote Lanier is a Texan and a former elementary teacher who writes and speaks for children and adults on a variety of topics. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Speech Language Pathology and an M. Ed. in Elementary Education. She is the author of more than fifty books for children and young people as well as articles and devotions in various publications. Wendy is married to a retired college professor and has two daughters. She is step-mom to their oldest daughter (a graduate of Gallaudet University) and grandmother to three granddaughters. Their youngest daughter (a graduate of Lamar University) is a cast member at the happiest place on earth.
